Friday's topics included the Kentucky Derby, 1968 in sports, Scottie Pippen, Vikings Training Facility, the Twins struggles and a chat with Dustin Morse.
The Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 Thursday night in Chicago. Twins have now lost 12 of their last 14 games to fall to 10-17 this season, including a 3-10 mark away from Target Field.
The Twins will begin a lengthy road trip Thursday night with a game against the White Sox in Chicago. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. on AM 1240 WJON.
The Twins will try to avoid being swept by Toronto Wednesday afternoon in a matinee in Downtown Minneapolis. First pitch is set for 12:10 on AM 1240 WJON.
Lance Lynn turned in another disappointing start for the Twins, lasting five innings while allowing six runs on seven hits and five walks. Lynn, who was acquired as a free agent before the season, is now 0-3 with an earned run average of 8.37.
The Twins have recalled right handed relief pitcher John Curtiss from Triple-A Rochester and have optioned right handed pitcher Tyler Duffey. Curtiss compiled a 2.89 ERA over five relief appearances at Triple-A this season, striking out 17 batters and walking just two over 9 1/3 innings.
The Cincinnati Reds downed the Twins 8-2 Sunday to take 2 out of 3 over the weekend. Jose Berrios got hammered for 5 hits, 3 walks and 4 earned runs over 3 innings to take the loss and drop to 2-3.
Tyler Mahle threw 6 1/3 innings with 1 earned run allowed for the win...
The Twins have now lost 6 games in a row after falling 7-4 at New York to the Yankees Wednesday night. Miguel Sano hit a 1st inning 2-run home run but the Yankees came back with 4 runs in the 3rd inning.